Tags: Injuries
Sarah Moore
Mar 28, 2024
Patricia Druwen Shares Injury Update After Crash Ahead of Crankworx Rotorua Slopestyle Finals
A crash to the head and an abdominal muscle injury meant that Druwen was unable to compete.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 27, 2024
Interview: Tara Llanes on Reinventing Herself As a Wheelchair Basketball Paralympian
Tara has been a top athlete in multiple sports, and a lot has happened on her journey from top mountain biker to Paralympian. Find the podcast episode and transcript highlights here.
Sarah Moore
Mar 25, 2024
Rebecca Henderson Ruptured Ankle Ligament Ahead of Australian National XC Championships
Despite struggling to walk, Henderson went on to win Nationals and finish third at Oceanias.
Ed Spratt
Mar 25, 2024
Asa Vermette Fractures Hip in Tennessee National Crash
Recovery is expected to be between eight to twelve weeks after Asa slid out during his finals race run.
Sarah Moore
Mar 20, 2024
Morgane Jonnier Injured at NZ MTB Rally [Update from Morgane on Her Injuries]
French athlete Morgane Jonnier went down hard near the end of Stage 1 on the final day of the NZ MTB Rally last week.
Sarah Moore
Mar 22, 2024
Kade Edwards To Miss Majority of 2024 Season After ACL & Meniscus Reconstruction
We're gutted to hear Kade Edwards will be out for 6-9 months and wish him all the best with his knee rehab.
Sarah Moore
Mar 22, 2024
Jackson Goldstone Undergoes Knee Surgery - No Estimated Date for Return to Racing
Jackson Goldstone says that his knee is more damaged than expected after his Hardline crash.
Ed Spratt
Mar 15, 2024
Ronja Blöchlinger to Miss Opening Rounds of the 2024 XC World Cup Series
Ronja Blöchlinger has announced on social media she will be skipping the opening two rounds of the 2024 World Cup series as she is focusing on her mental health.
Ed Spratt
Mar 15, 2024
Myriam Nicole Recovering from Surgery After Thumb Ligament Injury
Myriam Nicole has revealed she is recovering from surgery last week to fix a UCL rupture and Stener lesion.
Sarah Moore
Feb 24, 2024
Jackson Goldstone After Hardline Crash - 'I've Most Likely Torn My MCL'
We're gutted to see Jackson injured after his incredible 2023 season and are wishing him all the best with his recovery.
Sarah Moore
Feb 23, 2024
Peter Sagan Undergoes Surgery After Heart Arrhythmia During MTB Race
Peter Sagan was competing in Spain when his heart rate accelerated to 200 beats per minute.
Ed Spratt
Feb 15, 2024
David McMillan Shares Injury Update After Crash While Testing Hardline Tasmania Course
David McMillan crashed whilst attempting a 100ft double during course testing a few weeks ago.
Sarah Moore
Feb 12, 2024
An Update from Dan Paley After His Huge Crash at Darkfest 2024
The crash left Dan with a compound tib/fib fracture, a broken radius and a broken finger.
Sarah Moore
Feb 8, 2024
Video: Talus Turk Overshoots 90 Footer at Darkfest & Breaks Collarbone
2023 Red Bull Rampage fifth-place finisher Talus Turk's Darkfest has ended early.
Ed Spratt
Feb 8, 2024
Andreas Kolb Breaks Wrist While Riding in New Zealand
Andreas Kolb is ending a trip to New Zealand early after breaking his radius.
Pure Darkness
Jan 25, 2024
Video: Darkfest Behind The Build - First Hits & Sam Reynolds Injury Update
As event week approaches, building continues on the Darkfest course.
Sarah Moore
Jan 12, 2024
Injury Update from Gee Atherton
A halo didn't stop Gee from getting stuck into his rehab.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 2, 2023
Rebuilt: Landon McGauley on Experiencing Many Shades of Paralysis
Landon McGauley is a mountain biker and skier whose mountain biking and skiing path has had some serious twists and turns, and yet he’s still working his way forward.
Alicia Leggett
Nov 8, 2023
Rebuilt: Paul Basagoitia on Recovery From His Rampage Crash & The Ongoing Process
"Am I the same athlete as I was prior to the injury? Absolutely not, and I'm okay with it."
Brian Park
Oct 11, 2023
Gee Atherton Shares Injury Update - Red Bull Rampage 2023
We're relieved to hear that Gee Atherton's injuries are "not too bad" after his massive crash yesterday—relatively speaking.
Brian Park
Oct 10, 2023
Gee Atherton Air-Lifted from the Red Bull Rampage Course After Crash in Practice [Updated with Injury Report]
Healing vibes to Gee after crashing on the first attempt of his massive mid-mountain drop.
Ed Spratt
Oct 5, 2023
Ryan Pinkerton in Hospital After Practice Crash at the Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Cup 2023
The GT Factory Racing team has said Ryan is in hospital waiting for further checks.
Alicia Leggett
Oct 2, 2023
Injury Update From Alicia: One Year Later, I've Started to Like Bikes Again
Hey again from Alicia's injury recovery world.
Ed Spratt
Oct 2, 2023
Video: Dean Lucas Shares Updates After Serious Crash at the Snowshoe DH World Cup 2023
We wish Dean all the best with his recovery.
Ed Spratt
Sep 30, 2023
Benoit Coulanges Breaks Scaphoid in Training Crash at the Snowshoe DH World Cup 2023
Benoit Coulanges is out for the rest of the season after breaking his scaphoid.
Ed Spratt
Sep 8, 2023
Pauline Ferrand Prevot Withdraws From Les Gets XCC World Cup with Illness
Pauline Ferrand Prevot hopes to try and recover for Sunday's XCO race.
Ed Spratt
Sep 7, 2023
Charlie Hatton Fractures Arm & Wrist at Loudenvielle DH World Cup 2023
The 2023 World Champ has fractures in his arm and wrist after a finals run crash.
Ed Spratt
Sep 6, 2023
Thibaut Daprela Breaks Scaphoid at Loudenvielle DH World Cup 2023
The Commencal Muc Off team is down to one rider as Thibaut Daprela broke his Scaphoid in a finals run crash.
Ed Spratt
Aug 25, 2023
Camille Balanche Out of the Andorra World Cup After Qualifying Crash
Camille Balanche had "the biggest crash of her life" after she was blown off course on the road gap by a gust of wind.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Aug 4, 2023
Tahnee Seagrave Injured After Crash in Qualifying
Gap to wall ride... kind of.
Ed Spratt
Aug 3, 2023
Rachel Atherton Dislocates her Shoulder in Practice Run Crash
Rachel Atherton has confirmed the injury happened on her first run.
Ed Spratt
Aug 2, 2023
Jackson Goldstone to Miss the Fort William 2023 DH World Champs
Jackson Goldstone will be missing this year's World Champs as he is still recovering from surgery.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 30, 2023
Torquato Testa Dislocates & Breaks Hip in Joyride Crash
We look forward to seeing him back on the bike before too long.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 19, 2023
Hello Again From Alicia's Recovery World
It's been nine months since I hit my head, and I’ve settled the tiniest bit into my old life again.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 27, 2023
Sam Hill Injures Foot, Will Miss Val di Sole World Cup
An injury during practice at Crankworx Innsbruck will require surgery.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Jun 16, 2023
Amaury Pierron Sustained a C5 Vertebrae Fracture In Lenzerheide
He sustained the neck injury in practice, before pulling out of semi-finals, getting X-rays, and discovering the "quite complicated" fracture.
Ed Spratt
Jun 9, 2023
Luke Meier-Smith Breaks his Collarbone at the Lenzerheide DH World Cup 2023
Luke Meier-Smith is aiming to be back for the second half of the season.
Ed Spratt
Jun 9, 2023
Aaron Gwin Out of the Lenzerheide World Cup with a Broken Arm
Aaron Gwin has broken his arm and elbow in multiple places after a big crash in practice.
Ed Spratt
Jun 2, 2023
Myriam Nicole to Miss Upcoming World Cups Due to Concussion
We hope to see Myriam back racing soon once her brain is fully healed.
Ed Spratt
Apr 10, 2023
Jackson Goldstone Ruptures his Appendix
Jackson Goldstone has spent four days in the hospital after rupturing his appendix.
Mike Levy
Apr 7, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Alicia Leggett on Her Big Crash, Head Injury, & Recovery
A coma, a priest, a miraculous recovery, and looking forward.
Ed Spratt
Mar 31, 2023
Noga Korem Sitting Out the Derby Enduro World Cup Due to Head Injury
Noga Korem has decided to play it safe and sit out the second round of the Enduro World Cup.
Ed Spratt
Mar 30, 2023
Cole Lucas Skipping the Derby Enduro World Cup After Injuring Shoulder
Cole Lucas has announced that after a crash at last week's racing in Maydena, he will not be starting this weekend.
Ed Spratt
Mar 30, 2023
Elliott Heap to Miss the Derby Enduro World Cup with a Shoulder Injury
Elliott Heap will be sitting out the racing at Derby following a crash on the final stage in Maydena.
Ed Spratt
Mar 17, 2023
Kasper Woolley Injures Spleen During Training Ride
YT has announced that Kasper Woolley sustained a Grade 5 Spleen injury during training earlier this month.
Mike Kazimer
Feb 16, 2023
Jack Moir Breaks Hand During Training Ride
A close encounter with a tree branch sent the big man in for surgery.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 27, 2023
I Crashed Hard - A Post-Injury Update from Alicia
"All of this is a long-winded way of saying I'm kind of not okay and kind of okay at the same time, and that I'll be back."
Ed Spratt
Jan 14, 2023
Antoine Vidal Breaks his Collarbone During Training
Antoine split his collarbone into two pieces after a heavy fall.
Luca Cometti
Dec 27, 2022
Video: Kyle Strait Reflects on his Rampage Crash
Watching this crash once is enough. Kyle is tough as hell.
Ed Spratt
Nov 21, 2022
Amaury Pierron Breaks his Collarbone
Amaury has already had surgery for the injury and is now starting his recovery.
Brian Park
Oct 20, 2022
Kyle Strait Air-Lifted from the Red Bull Rampage Course After Crash in Practice
He's headed into surgery to stabilize a broken T6 vertebrae.
Sarah Moore
Oct 17, 2022
Sam Hill Shares Injury Update Post Crankworx Cairns Crash
Sam Hill has shared an update following his crash at Crankworx Carins earlier this month.
Ed Spratt
Oct 6, 2022
Sam Hill Injures his Shoulder at Crankworx Cairns 2022
Sam Hill has fractured and dislocated his shoulder while practicing for the Downhill at Crankworx Cairns.
Ed Spratt
Sep 10, 2022
Jess Blewitt Breaks her Collarbone at Red Bull Hardline
Jess Blewitt has suffered her second collarbone injury of the year.
Sarah Moore
Sep 9, 2022
George Brannigan Breaks Collarbone in Gnarly Red Bull Hardline Crash
A scary crash for Brannigan at Hardline.
Sarah Moore
Sep 9, 2022
Loris Vergier Breaks Fingers at French Championships in Les Orres
We wish Vergier all the best with recovery during the off-season.
Ed Spratt
Sep 4, 2022
Greg Minnaar Fractures 3 Vertebrae at the Val di Sole World Cup
Following a horrible crash in practice, Greg Minnaar was taken to hospital in a helicopter.
Sarah Moore
Aug 25, 2022
Jenny Rissveds Withdraws from Les Gets XC World Champs
Jenny Rissveds has announced that she will not be competing in tomorrow's XCC or Sunday's XCO.
Ed Spratt
Aug 21, 2022
Harriet Harnden Out of Racing with an Arm Injury
Harriet Harnden will not be racing the EWS this weekend or World Champs next week.
Ed Spratt
Aug 19, 2022
Connor Fearon Not Attending World Champs Due to Concussion
Connor is suffering from a concussion after a crash in practice at the Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup.
Ed Spratt
Aug 18, 2022
Matt Walker Missing World Champs After Complications with his Knee Injury
Matt will be sitting out World Champs and the last World Cup race.
Sarah Moore
Aug 10, 2022
Steve Vanderhoek Shares Video of Crash That Resulted in Concussion, Broken Collarbone, Rib & Sternum
We wish Steve all the best with his recovery from this injury sustained during the 2022 Tour de Gnar.
Ed Spratt
Aug 5, 2022
Loic Bruni Skipping the Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup After Dislocating Shoulder
Loic Bruni was kicked off his bike after taking a jump with a flat tire.
Ed Spratt
Aug 5, 2022
Loris Vergier Out of the Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup with a Shoulder Injury
Loris Vergier is sitting out this weekend's racing after a big crash in practice.
Sarah Moore
Aug 4, 2022
Camille Balanche Breaks Collarbone in Mont-Sainte-Anne Crash
World Cup overall leader Camille Balanche has just shared the news that she broke her collarbone in the first day of practice at Mont-Sainte-Anne.
Sarah Moore
Aug 4, 2022
Remy Metailler Fractures 3 Vertabrae While Riding with Kilian Bron
Remy Metailler has shared news of an injury he sustained while riding with Kilian Bron last week.
Ed Spratt
Jul 30, 2022
Matt Walker Breaks Knee Cap & Hand in Qualifying Crash at the Snowshoe DH World Cup 2022
Matt Walker is out of this week's racing in Snowshoe following a crash during qualifying.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 13, 2022
Luca Shaw to Miss Vallnord, Snowshoe, & Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup Races Due to Broken Wrist
We wish him all the best in his recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the bike soon.
Ed Spratt
Jul 4, 2022
Tree Branch Pierces Isabeau Courdurier's Foot at EWS-E Valberg
Warning: Graphic content inside. Isabeau Courdurier has a nightmare injury after racing at EWS-E Valberg.
Ed Spratt
Jun 25, 2022
Ella Conolly Breaks Elbow in Practice Crash at EWS Val Di Fassa 2022
Ella Conolly's weekend ended with a break to the radial head of her elbow
Matt Wragg
Jun 15, 2022
Injury Update with Adrien Dailly
Adrien Dailly would like to race the Petzen-Jamnica EWS this weekend if his toe injury allows it.
Ed Spratt
Jun 12, 2022
Marine Cabirou Broke 3 Vertebrae at the Leogang DH World Cup
Marine Cabirou has revealed she has broken three vertebrae after a big crash during her race run.
Ed Spratt
Jun 9, 2022
Loic Bruni Shares Photos of his Huge Fort William Crash
Loic Bruni's GoPro caught the carnage from his Fort William crash.
Ed Spratt
Jun 9, 2022
Adrien Dailly Broke his Foot at the EWS Tweed Valley
In the space of a month Adrien has had two dislocated shoulders and a broken foot.
Ed Spratt
Jun 8, 2022
Reece Wilson to Miss the Leogang DH World Cup
Reece Wilson has made the tough decision to miss Leogang and potentially more races this season until he is back to full health.
Sarah Moore
Jun 6, 2022
An Update from Kasper Woolley After His Stage 2 Crash - EWS Tweed Valley 2022
Stage 2 of the race was cancelled due to Kasper Woolley's crash.
Sarah Moore
Jun 6, 2022
Evie Richards to Miss Leogang World Cup XC to Focus on Back Rehab
The reigning World Champion has been battling back pain since February.
Sarah Moore
Jun 1, 2022
Video: Marine Cabirou's Comeback
Marine Cabirou broke her back in December and made it back to the podium in Lourdes.
Ed Spratt
May 28, 2022
Updated: Sam Hill Tests Positive for COVID-19 & Will Miss EWS Opening Round
Sam Hill will be missing the opening round of the 2022 EWS but is aiming to be back for round 2.
Ed Spratt
May 22, 2022
Jess Blewitt Cracks her Collarbone at the Fort William DH World Cup
A crash during her qualifying run has led to a cracked collarbone for Jess Blewitt.
Ed Spratt
May 21, 2022
A Broken Collarbone Takes Loic Bruni Out of the Fort William DH World Cup
Loic Bruni will not be competing at the Fort William World Cup after a big crash led to a broken collarbone.
Ed Spratt
May 19, 2022
Finn Iles Decides to Miss Fort William & Undergo Testing Following a Concussion
Finn Iles will be instead spending the weekend at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre in Austria.
Ed Spratt
May 19, 2022
Andreas Kolb Missing the Fort William DH World Cup with an Elbow Injury
Andreas Kolb will be missing this weekend's racing with a broken radial head in his elbow.
Sarah Moore
May 17, 2022
Myriam Nicole Reveals She Has Been Struggling with Concussion Symptoms Since the Lourdes DH World Cup
After her crash during morning practice in Lourdes, Myriam Nicole says she's been struggling with post concussion symptoms day and night, including headaches.
Sarah Moore
May 9, 2022
Darren Berrecloth Fractures Vertebrae in Crash
The Claw hopes his injury can be a reminder to everyone to check trail features before sending them.
Ed Spratt
May 9, 2022
Video: Gee Atherton Shares Injury Recovery Update & Future Plans
Gee Atherton gives a look into his recovery after he fell over 100 feet from a cliff during filming 'The Knife Edge'.
Ed Spratt
May 6, 2022
Adrien Dailly Injured With a Dislocated Shoulder
Adrien Dailly will miss this weekend's French National Enduro Championships.
Ed Spratt
Apr 21, 2022
Martina Berta Sustains Spinal Fracture at Round 3 of the Internazionali d'Italia Series
Martina Berta has fractured her dorsal vertebra after crashing in a rock garden.
Ed Spratt
Apr 11, 2022
Milan Vader Seriously Injured After Crash at the Itzulia Basque Country
Milan Vader is in his first season on the road after finishing 10th for the Netherlands at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sarah Moore
Apr 8, 2022
Jolanda Neff & Anton Cooper Unable to Take to the Start Line of Short Track
Two of Trek Factory Racing's heavy hitters are feeling unwell and will be missing the Short Track today due to an undetermined illness.
Sarah Moore
May 17, 2022
Tahnee Seagrave to Miss Fort William World Cup DH Due to Concussion
Tahnee Seagrave says she suffered a concussion in a huge crash three weeks ago and won't be able to compete this weekend in Fort William.
Ed Spratt
Mar 26, 2022
Ben Cathro to Miss Lourdes DH World Cup with a Shoulder Injury
A previous shoulder injury will be stopping Ben from racing this weekend.
Sarah Moore
Mar 9, 2022
Tuhoto Ariki Pene In Hospital with Broken Ribs & Punctured Lung After Crash at Portugal Cup DH
We hope that the Kiwi be fully healed and back in the start gate before too long.
Sarah Moore
Mar 1, 2022
Neko Mulally Broke Finger in Practice at Downhill Southeast Race
Neko Mulally has undergone surgery, but still plans to race at Lourdes at the end of the month.
Ed Spratt
Feb 28, 2022
Video: Bernard Kerr's Brutal Crash from Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo Urban DH 2022
Bernard Kerr missed the finals after a huge qualifying crash.
Sarah Moore
Feb 20, 2022
Troy Brosnan Has Broken His Ankle at Australian National Champs
With the World Cup DH season kicking off in just over a month, it seems unlikely that we'll see Brosnan there.
Matt Beer
Jan 21, 2022
A Bizzare Crash Leaves Tristan Lemire Recovering from a Broken Arm
Tristan Lemire was on a roll at the end of the 2021 World Cup Downhill series with three podium appearances in the Junior Men's category, his first year on the race circuit.
Sarah Moore
Jan 10, 2022
Mathieu Van Der Poel Could Be Out For Months Due to Back Pain
The injury Van der Poel is suffering from is called retrolisthesis and requires complete rest to heal.
Sarah Moore
Jan 6, 2022
Marine Cabirou Reveals Broken Vertabrae
The 2020 DH World Cup overall winner broke her back in a crash a few weeks ago.
Ed Spratt
Nov 13, 2021
Video: Gee Atherton Shares Recovery Update after the Biggest Crash of his Career
After his horror crash in June, Gee shares how recovery is going.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 27, 2021
Tom Pidcock was Riding with a Knee Injury Through the 2021 Season
Pidcock won Olympic gold despite battling tendonitis
Sarah Moore
Oct 15, 2021
Tom Van Steenbergen Broke Hip Sockets Into Multiple Pieces, Femur, Lower Vertebrae & Shoulder in Red Bull Rampage Crash
We're gutted to see such an extensive list of injuries.
Alicia Leggett
Oct 15, 2021
Update: Brage Vestavik Dislocates Shoulder & Breaks Humerus in Multiple Places in Massive Rampage Crash
An update on everyone's favorite biking Viking.
Sarah Moore
Oct 14, 2021
Rampage Updates: Storch Out, Zink Bruised Lung, Vestavik Injured [Updated with Videos]
It was a heavy day on the hill today with Carson Storch, Cam Zink, and Brage Vestavik all crashing off their biggest drops.
Sarah Moore
Oct 13, 2021
Andreu Lacondeguy Out of Red Bull Rampage 2021 After Practice Crash
Andreu has shared a video of the crash that took him out. We are devastated that this means we won't be seeing him during finals and we wish him all the best with recovery.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 13, 2021
Simon Andreassen Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy, Withdraws From Cape Epic
Andreassen was due to race the 'Tour de France of mountain biking' alongside teammate Alan Hatherly.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 4, 2021
Thomas Genon to Compete at Red Bull Rampage
The Belgian rider gets the nod for Rampage.
Sarah Moore
Oct 3, 2021
Brett Rheeder Withdraws from Red Bull Rampage
While Brett Rheeder seemed hopeful that he would be able to rehabilitate his knee injury in time to compete, he has now withdrawn from this year's Red Bull Rampage.
Sarah Moore
Sep 27, 2021
Brett Rheeder Back On Crutches 3 Weeks Before Rampage Finals
Brett Rheeder says a recent crash has put him back on crutches, just a week before he is scheduled to leave for Utah.
James Smurthwaite
Sep 27, 2021
Jess Blewitt Sustained a Broken Femur and Fractured Vertebrae in her Snowshoe Race Run Crash
We're sending healing vibes to Jess and hope to see her back on the bike and ripping soon.
Ed Spratt
Sep 27, 2021
Cami Nogueira Breaks her Wrist at Crankworx BC
We wish Cami all the best in her recovery.
Sarah Moore
Sep 21, 2021
Video: Remy Metailler Shares Footage from Crash That Broke His Scapula
We're glad to see Remy is healing up well and look forward to see him back on the bike.
Alicia Leggett
Sep 17, 2021
Thibaut Daprela Out of Snowshoe World Cup DH & Overall Series Title After Qualifying Crash (Updated)
World Cup DH series leader Thibaut Daprela won't be lining up for the final downhill race of the season after a heartbreaking crash.
Alicia Leggett
Sep 17, 2021
Loana Lecomte to Skip Snowshoe Due to Health Problems
After dominating the beginning of the season, Loana Lecomte has run into health problems that are sapping her energy. We wish her all the best in her recovery.
Alicia Leggett
Sep 14, 2021
Greg Minnaar Sustains Suspected AC Separation in Snowshoe World Cup Qualification Run [Updated with Video]
Could the rainbow stripes really be cursed? We wish Greg all the best in his recovery.
Alicia Leggett
Sep 3, 2021
Updated: Brendan Fairclough Airlifted from Lenzerheide World Cup with Severe Gash to Thigh
We wish Brendan all the best in his recovery.
Sarah Moore
Sep 1, 2021
Andreane Lanthier Nadeau Withdraws from EWS Loudenvielle After Hit to the Head in Practice
After a hard hit to the head in practice ahead of the EWS race in Loudenveille, Andreane Lanthier Nadeau has said she will be withdrawing from the race.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 25, 2021
Loana Lecomte Withdraws From XC World Championships with Illness
Lecomte will no longer compete in the team relay or Under 23 XCO race.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 20, 2021
Update: Mathieu van der Poel to Miss World Champs Due to Back Pain
"Mathieu indicated that he would like to do [World Champs]," his coach said. "I immediately felt that he thought he had something to put right." Unfortunately, worsening back pain may hinder van der Poel's chance at a comeback.
Sarah Moore
Aug 19, 2021
Fabio Wibmer Breaks Ankle & Tears Shoulder Ligament in MTB Crash
Wibmer heads to the emergency room for the second time in less than a year.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 18, 2021
Updated: Aaron Gwin to Miss World Champs Due to Back Injury, Austin Dooley Now Reinstated to USA Team
Aaron Gwin was not initially named to the USA World Champs team due to what seemed like a clerical error. The roster was then revised to include him, but now he's out with a back injury. We wish him all the best in his recovery.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 13, 2021
Wyn Masters, Bernard Kerr, Raphael Gutierrez & Goncalo Bandeira All Injured - Maribor World Cup DH 2021
Who actually is racing this weekend?
Alicia Leggett
Aug 12, 2021
Greg Williamson Withdraws from Maribor World Cup After Injuries
We hope Greg's bad luck streak ends soon.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 12, 2021
Tom van Steenbergen Injured but Plans to Make Rampage (Updated with Recovery Prognosis)
We wish Tom all the best in his recovery.
Ed Spratt
Aug 12, 2021
Aaron Gwin to Miss the Maribor World Cup Due to Back Injury
Gwin was injured during the second round of the US Downhill National Series at Mountain Creek.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 12, 2021
Dakotah Norton Unable to Race in Maribor World Cup Following Positive COVID Test
Norton is hoping to be back for the World Championshsips later this month.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 11, 2021
Joe Breeden Withdraws from Maribor World Cup Due to Broken Collarbone
We wish Joe all the best and hope to see him back on the bike soon.
Sarah Moore
Aug 10, 2021
Steve Vanderhoek Breaks Arm While Filming in Squamish with Remy Metailler
Vanderhoek says he says he ended up cartwheeling down a slab for a long ways and he's just happy it's not worse.
Sarah Moore
Jul 29, 2021
Lewis Buchanan Sustained Sacral & Coccyx Fractures In Hardline Crash
And he still finished in an impressive 12th place.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 16, 2021
Carson Storch Breaks Collarbone Jumping From Helicopter
Carson's wheels were caught in the rotor wash before he hit the ground, but it sounds like he'll be trying again once he's back on the bike. We wish him all the best in his recovery.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 14, 2021
Baptiste Pierron Fractures 4 Vertebrae in Race Run Crash
Pierron was coming into the race after his best-ever result and first World Cup podium in Les Gets.
Sarah Moore
Jul 8, 2021
Gee Atherton Takes First Steps After Massive Crash 3 Weeks Ago
We couldn't be happier to see this video of Gee Atherton taking his first steps today.
Ed Spratt
Jul 5, 2021
Charlie Murray Sustains Wrist Injury Following EWS Val di Fassa Pit Crash
Charlie Murray has revealed that he may not be racing the EWS in La Thuile this week after a wrist injury from the first race week.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 3, 2021
Nina Hoffman Breaks Collarbone in Worst Crash of Her Life
Wishing Nina all the best in her recovery.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 2, 2021
Marine Cabirou Pulls Out of Les Gets World Cup Following Road Gap Crash
Cabirou described the crash as the biggest of her life.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 28, 2021
Update: Amaury Pierron Airlifted from French Cup DH Race
We wish Amaury all the best and hope to see him back on the bike soon.
Ed Spratt
Jun 28, 2021
Update: Thibaut Daprela Injured with a Broken Nose & Tongue Laceration After Crash at the French Cup
We're wishing Thibaut a speedy recovery and hope to see him back racing soon.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 25, 2021
Anita Gehrig Dislocates Elbow in Pro Stage - EWS Val di Fassa 2021 Race 2
We wish Anita all the best and hope to see her back on the race tracks soon.
Ed Spratt
Jun 21, 2021
Tracey Hannah Injures ACL after Crashing at the Crankworx Innsbruck Downhill
We wish Tracey the best of luck with her recovery.
Ed Spratt
Jun 19, 2021
Gee Atherton Airlifted to Hospital After a Crash While Filming
Gee Atherton has suffered injuries including broken ribs, multiple fractures and breaks to his femur and wrists.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 15, 2021
Update & Video: The Crash That Broke Charlie Harrison's Arm
We hope Charlie heals up soon.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 14, 2021
Charlie Harrison Undergoes Surgery After Breaking Arm in Leogang
We wish Charlie all the best in his recovery.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 14, 2021
Nina Hoffmann Chose Not to Race in Leogang Following Concussion Symptoms
Nina talks frankly and honestly about why she was not in the start hut in Leogang.
Sarah Moore
Jun 13, 2021
Jolanda Neff Breaks Hand - XC World Cup Leogang 2021
A fourth lap crash that was not caught on camera has left Neff with a broken hand.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 11, 2021
Update: Flo Payet Posts Video of the Moment a Course Pole Struck his Genitals and Took him Out of the Leogang World Cup
Payet had to be rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery. Prepare to wince.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 11, 2021
Wil White Posts Update On Shattered Hand in Mexico
We wish Wil all the best in his recovery.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 9, 2021
Brendan Fairclough Has Hand Infection Due to Splinter
We wish Brendan all the best in his recovery.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 9, 2021
Kate Courtney Not Racing in Leogang Because of Broken Arm
Kate Courtney will prioritize recovery and Olympic preparation after her crash in Nove Mesto.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 2, 2021
Update: Tom Pidcock Returns to Riding 6 Days After Breaking Collar Bone into 5 Pieces in Vehicle Collision
The Nove Mesto winner suffers a pre-Olympic setback.
Sarah Moore
Jun 3, 2021
Jill Kintner Breaks Finger After High-Speed Impact with a Tree
We wish Jill the best of luck with her recovery.
Sarah Moore
Jun 2, 2021
Loic Bruni Fractures Heel Bone, Still Hopes to Race Leogang World Cup
Loic Bruni says he crashed after losing balance on a jump while riding in Italy on Friday.
Ed Spratt
May 27, 2021
Updated: Kate Courtney Announces Broken Arm Following Nove Mesto XC World Cup Crash
We've got our fingers crossed for a speedy recovery for Kate.
Ed Spratt
May 20, 2021
Updated: Ike Klaassen Breaks His Femur at Darkfest
We wish Ike the best during his recovery.
Ed Spratt
May 15, 2021
Yana Belomoina Out of Racing in Nove Mesto After Being Diagnosed with Kidney Stones
Yana Belomoina will be sitting out the second round of the 2021 XC World Cup after being diagnosed with Kidney Stones.
Alicia Leggett
May 14, 2021
Updated: Pauline Ferrand-Prevot Crashes Out of Nove Mesto XCC Short Track Race, Appears to Have Minor Injuries
We hope Pauline is all right.
James Smurthwaite
May 5, 2021
More Than 50% of Pro Riders Feel They Wouldn't be Adequately Financially Supported After Injury - State of the Sport Survey
We've seen high-profile riders benefit from crowdfunding to supplement their recovery costs.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 14, 2021
Carson Storch Fractures Tibial Plateau
We wish Carson the best and hope to see him back on the bike soon.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 30, 2021
Luca Shaw Diagnosed with 'Pretty Small' Spinal Fracture Following Windrock Crash
Luca has picked up a fracture on the facet joint following his crash at the Tennessee National.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 25, 2021
Graham Agassiz Appears to Have Broken His Leg
Best wishes for a smooth recovery. We hope to see Graham back on the bike soon.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 8, 2021
Angel Suarez Breaks 6 Ribs While Testing Bikes
We wish Angel the best during his recovery.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 5, 2021
Florian Nicolai Dislocates Shoulder While Testing in Southern France
Florian Nicolai lost his front wheel in a corner and was evacuated to the hospital by helicopter. We hope he feels better soon.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 1, 2021
Ed Masters Breaks Pelvis In New Zealand National Champs
Ed Masters suffered a bad crash at the New Zealand National Championships. Luckily, he looks like he's on the mend.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 27, 2021
Interview: Wyn Masters on Racing World Cups With a Fractured Spine in 2020
Racing a World Cup season is hard enough on its own.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 21, 2021
Brage Vestavik Suffers Broken Foot Filming for X Games RealMTB
We hope to see Brage shredding again soon
Sarah Moore
Jan 12, 2021
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[Updated] Remy Morton Injures Both Of His Arms in Crash on Dream Track
Remy is waiting for the swelling to go down to find out the extent of his injuries.
Sarah Moore
Jan 12, 2021
Paul Courderc Ruptures Ligaments & Breaks Tibial Plateau
We wish Couderc all the best with recovery from this injury.
Sarah Moore
Dec 10, 2020
Brett Rheeder Breaks Femur at Indoor Bike Park
We wish Rheeder all the best with surgery and recovery.
James Smurthwaite
Nov 16, 2020
Video & Interview: Tom Van Steenbergen Posts Footage of his Recent Crash
A horrifying clip of Tom's crash that left him with a broken femur, a broken rib and a punctured lung on Monday
Sarah Moore
Nov 13, 2020
Tom Van Steenbergen Breaks Femur, Rib & Punctures Lung
Tom Van Steenbergen announced today that he had a nasty crash on Monday, resulting in a broken femur, broken rib and punctured lung.
Sarah Moore
Nov 6, 2020
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[Updated] Drew Bezanson Injured in Car Accident
Canadian BMX Legend Drew Bezanson sustained multiple breaks and fractures to his feet, legs, ribs and jaw in a car accident last week
James Smurthwaite
Nov 6, 2020
Fabio Wibmer Injures Foot While Riding Motocross
We hope Fabio has a quick recovery and hope to see him back on our screens soon.
Ed Spratt
Nov 1, 2020
Florent Payet Out of Racing in Lousa After a Serious Crash
Florent Payet will be missing the rest of the racing in Lousa.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 29, 2020
Thomas Estaque Suffers Wrist Injury at Lousa World Cup
Estaque is the second rider from Commencal 100% that has been injured this year.
Ed Spratt
Oct 18, 2020
Hugo Frixtalon Out of Racing in Maribor with a Broken Wrist
Hugo Frixtalon will be missing the rest of the racing in Maribor after a nasty crash on the huge triple gap.
Ed Spratt
Oct 17, 2020
Mille Johnset Out of Racing in Maribor After Crash in Round 1 Finals
Mille Johnset will be missing the rest of the racing in Maribor after a nasty crash during yesterday's round 1 finals.
Sarah Moore
Oct 16, 2020
Iago Garay Breaks Elbow & Fractures Eye Socket in Indoor Bike Park Crash, Subsequently Tests Positive For Covid-19
The Spanish rider suffers his first big injury in 18 years of racing.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 16, 2020
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[Updated] Reece Wilson Pulls out of Maribor Finals after Training Crash
Gutting news for the top qualifier and World Champion. Updated with a statement from Wilson
Ed Spratt
Oct 11, 2020
Vali Höll Out of World Champs After a Serious Crash in Practice
Vali Höll will not be taking to the start line for her first Elite World Championships after a nasty crash in practice.
Sarah Moore
Oct 5, 2020
Rachel Atherton Out of 2020 World Championships Race
Rachel will not be travelling to Leogang this week.
Sarah Moore
Sep 24, 2020
Robin Wallner Sitting Out EWS Finale Ligure Due to Head Injury
Wallner has announced that he won't be competing in the last race of the season in Finale Ligure.
Official Crankworx
Sep 24, 2020
Brook Macdonald to Return to Racing at Crankworx Innsbruck
The Bulldog is back to defend his DH win in Innsbruck.
Sarah Moore
Sep 22, 2020
Isabeau Courdurier Not Racing in Finale Ligure Due to Ankle Injury
Isabeau has announced she will not be competing in Finale Ligure.
Sarah Moore
Sep 21, 2020
Martin Maes & Robin Wallner Share Details of Their Race-Ending Crashes
We wish them both a smooth recovery and hope to see them at the final round next weekend in Finale Ligure.
Sarah Moore
Sep 14, 2020
Lukas Weilenmann Breaks 9 Vertebrae in Triple Flip Attempt
The Swiss rider's second attempt at a big trick at Audi Nines went awry.
Dorval AM Commencal
Sep 2, 2020
Video: Camille Balanche, Monika Hrastnik & Benoit Coulanges Podium at French Cup while Mariana Salazar Breaks Collarbone
A rainy and muddy weekend in Métabief.
Sarah Moore
Aug 26, 2020
Ines Thoma to Miss EWS Zermatt Due to Thyroid Issues
Ines Thoma finished 4th in 2019 at EWS Zermatt and we were looking forward to seeing her race this year.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 26, 2020
Update: Andreane Lanthier Nadeau Posts Footage of her EWS Zermatt Shakedown Crash
ALN picks up a serving of stitches ahead of the race this weekend.
Ed Spratt
Aug 25, 2020
Amaury Pierron Suffers Multiple Injuries After a High-Speed Crash at the French National Championships
Amaury Pierron will be out of action for a while after a serious crash at last weekends French National Championships that saw him being airlifted to hospital.
Ed Spratt
Aug 10, 2020
Amaury Pierron to Miss French National Championships with a Hand Injury
Pierron out for a short time following a nasty crash in finals at the French Cup this weekend.
Daniel Sapp
Jul 21, 2020
Marine Cabirou Suffers Injury at Test Camp
Marine Cabirou is recovering after a shoulder injury.
Sarah Moore
May 28, 2020
Magnus Manson Breaks Leg & Pelvis in Crash on Vancouver Island
We wish Magnus Manson all the best with his recovery.
Ed Spratt
Mar 30, 2020
Brett Rheeder Recovering After Knee Surgery
Brett goes under the knife just in time for quarantine.
Ed Spratt
Mar 9, 2020
Thibaut Daprela to Miss the Start of the World Cup Season with a Ligament Injury
Daprela is likely to be out for the first half of his first elite season after dominating the last 2 years of juniors.
Ed Spratt
Feb 15, 2020
Tahnee Seagrave Breaks Tibia and Fibula After Crashing on Dirt Jumps
Tahnee Seagrave is out of action after a crash which resulted in a dislocated ankle, broken tibia and fibula and ligament tears.
Ed Spratt
Feb 7, 2020
Noga Korem Injured at Training Camp After Hitting Metal Bar
Noga was left with a concussion, 20 stitches in her face and a few broken teeth
James Smurthwaite
Dec 26, 2019
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[Updated] Jolanda Neff to Take 3 Month Break to Recover From Crash
Neff suffered a broken rib, a partially collapsed lung and a ruptured spleen in a crash she described as 'life-threatening'.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 11, 2019
Adolf Silva Posts Footage of Crash That Broke His Femur and Kept Him Out of Rampage
Silva was hitting the first big double at Loosefest XL when he overshot...
HKT Products Ltd
Dec 4, 2019
Podcast: DH & Enduro Racer Emyr Davies Discusses the Impact of Multiple Concussions
In 2016 Emyr suffered two consecutive concussions. Since then, he's been trying to raise awareness about the dangers of riding after head trauma.
Fundraiser Launched for 15x Colombian Trials Champ After Crash
Patricio Escobar needs surgery to fuse his C3, C4 and C5 vertebrae.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 8, 2019
Update: Brook Macdonald Rides Bike for First Time Since Mont-Sainte-Anne Injury
Some great news this week from the Brook Macdonald camp as he has posted footage of himself riding for the first time.
Ed Spratt
Oct 6, 2019
Antoine Bizet Pulls Out of Rampage After a Crash in Training
Antoine Bizet will miss out on Rampage after an injury picked up in training.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 1, 2019
Court Awards $150,000 to Mountain Biker Who Fell From Chairlift
Bromont forced to pay after operator error.
James Smurthwaite
Sep 30, 2019
Gee Atherton Pulls Out of Rampage After Surgery
Gee Atherton will miss Rampage after an injury picked up in training.
Ed Spratt
Sep 28, 2019
Kevin Miquel is Out of the Trophy of Nations with a Hand Injury
Kevin Miquel will be replaced by Adrien Dailly in the French team.
James Smurthwaite
Sep 11, 2019
The UCI Responds to Questions Over Brook Macdonald Evacuation Delays
The UCI and the race organizers in Mont-Sainte-Anne explain their part in Brook’s hillside evacuation.
Ed Spratt
Sep 7, 2019
Matt Walker Out of World Cup Finals After Crash - Snowshoe DH World Cup 2019
Matt Walker is another rider missing the final round after a bad crash yesterday.
Sarah Moore
Sep 6, 2019
Interview: Brook Macdonald Comments on Spinal Injury, Evacuation Delay, & Recovery Outlook
We sent Brook a couple of questions to find out more about how he is doing after surgery.
Sarah Moore
Sep 6, 2019
Finn Iles Out of World Cup Finals After Crash - Snowshoe DH World Cup 2019
Specialized Gravity has just announced that Finn Iles will not be racing after a crash in training.
Daniel Sapp
Sep 5, 2019
Neko Mulally Out With Broken Leg - Snowshoe DH World Cup 2019
We're gutted Neko won't be able to race on US soil after breaking his leg in practice this morning.
Sarah Moore
Sep 4, 2019
Interview: Injury Update from Kate Weatherly
We caught up with Kate Weatherly today to find out more about the crash that sidelined her at World Champs and what her recovery looks like.
Sarah Moore
Sep 1, 2019
Kate Weatherly Breaks Neck in Training - Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Championships 2019
Kate Weatherly didn't start today after breaking her first vertebrae in practice.
Sarah Moore
Aug 31, 2019
Brook Macdonald Sustains Spinal Injury in Training Crash - Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Champs 2019
After qualifying third fastest yesterday, Brook crashed on his first training run of the day at the 'La Tarzan' rock drop.
Ed Spratt
Sep 1, 2019
Reece Wilson Out of World Champs with Concussion after Crash in Training
He went down in the same spot as Brook
Ed Spratt
Aug 30, 2019
Adam Brayton Out For The Rest of the Season After Training Crash
Adam Brayton will miss Snowshoe and Hardline with a broken collarbone.
Ed Spratt
Aug 22, 2019
Nina Hoffmann Out For The Rest of the Season After Training Crash
Nina Hoffmann will be missing the final round of the World Cup and World Champs after partially tearing a ligament in her shoulder.
Daniel Sapp
Jul 25, 2019
Industry Veteran Andrew Bernstein Critically Injured in Boulder Hit and Run - Updated 7/31
There's a search underway for the vehicle that hit him and authorities now have photos of the van they believe was involved.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 19, 2019
Video: Rachel Atherton Posts Footage of The Moment her Achilles Tendon Snapped
Watch the moment Rachel Atherton's season ended in this graphic clip.
Ed Spratt
Jul 18, 2019
Adolf Silva Breaks Femur in Three Places In Crash at Loosefest XL
A gnarly slam in Loosefest lands Adolf Silva in Belgian hopsital.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 11, 2019
Rachel Atherton Out of Les Gets World Cup with Ruptured Achilles Tendon
A heavy landing on the last, flat jump has put Rachel out of Les Gets.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 8, 2019
Aaron Gwin to Miss Les Gets World Cup with Shoulder Injuries
A crash in the final practice session in Andorra has sidelined Gwin for the next World Cup.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 5, 2019
Ella Connolly Out of Les Orres EWS After Training Crash
Ella Connolly has been forced to pull out of the Les Orres EWS after she sustained an injury in practice today.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 3, 2019
Monika Hrastnik Pulls Out of Vallnord World Cup with Concussion and Twisted Ankle
Monika is resting up to be fit for Les Gets next weekend.
Ed Spratt
Jul 1, 2019
Interview: Jesse Melamed on His Crash at EWS Val Di Fassa
After a great start to the season, it ended in an instant for Jesse Melamed. Here’s the full story.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 26, 2019
Interview: Martin Maes - "I'm Not Guilty... I Just Made a Stupid Mistake"
After his positive drug test, the (former) EWS series leader tells his side of the story.
sloveniadhcup
Jun 24, 2019
Race Report: Monika Hrasnik Injured at Slovenian National Championships, Jure Žabjek Wins
Jure Žabjek won his fourth national title, while Monika Hrasnik suffered an ankle injury that took her out of contention in the women's race.
Sarah Moore
Jun 21, 2019
Interview: Yoann Barelli on His First Major Injury
Yoann Barelli talks about how he's never broken a bone before, how he's staying positive and how he's already made a plan for recovery.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 20, 2019
Yoann Barelli Out for 6 Months With ACL Injury
Yoann Barelli has announced he will be out for the rest of the season with an injury picked up last Sunday in Squamish.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 19, 2019
Charlie Harrison Undergoes Scaphoid Surgery After Leogang Crash
We wish Charlie all the best in his recovery and hope to see him back between the tapes soon.
Daniel Sapp
Jun 4, 2019
Updated: Tahnee Seagrave to Undergo Shoulder Surgery
With an operation being the best way to repair her shoulder, Tahnee explains that she will miss some racing but is confident she will be back at 100% when the time comes.
Daniel Sapp
May 23, 2019
Aaron Gwin Comments on Injured Ankle, Broken Cranks, & More
We do a quick check in with Aaron Gwin and his longtime mechanic John Hall to get an update on Aaron’s ankle injury along with a little insight into product testing and what went wrong at Mountain Creek this past weekend.
James Smurthwaite
May 20, 2019
Lars Forster to Miss Nove Mesto World Cup After Albstadt Crashes
The European Champion is pulling out of this weekend's World Cup after three crashes in Germany.
Richard Cunningham
May 1, 2019
Lewis Buchanan Will Miss EWS Madeira Due to Broken Wrist
Lewis won't be at the Maderia EWS, but he may mend in time for rounds four and five.
Ed Spratt
Apr 29, 2019
Angel Suarez Suffered Dislocated Shoulder in Maribor
The YT Mob's sole rider for 2019 is injured following a crash in qualifying.
Sarah Moore
Apr 14, 2019
Myriam Nicole Out With Foot Injury
The winner of the first round of the 2018 World Cup in Croatia last year won't be contending the first race of 2019.
Matt Wragg
Nov 1, 2018
Interview: An Injury Update with Adrien Dailly
After going down early in the 2018 race season, we caught up with French EWS racer Adrien Dailly at his home in Nice to see how his road back to racing is going.
Sarah Moore
Oct 14, 2018
Invite for Bas van Steenbergen & Graham Agassiz Given Green Light Post Injury - Rampage 2018
Both Aggy and Bas are headed to Virgin, Utah to build what they can only hope will be a winning line.
Results: Swiss DH National Championships 2018
Noel Niederberger and Carina Cappellari are crowned the 2018 Swiss National Champions. Unfortunately, Emilie Siegenthaler suffered a dislocated elbow but should be back racing for the World Champs in Lenzerheide.
Ryan St. Lawrence
Jul 25, 2018
Video: Getting Back on the Bike After a Spinal Cord Injury
2 years after suffering a spinal cord injury, Ryan St. Lawrence has done everything in his power to get back on two wheels using his adapted Santa Cruz V-10.
Daniel Sapp
Jul 15, 2018
The Latest Injury Update from Greg Minnaar
Greg Minnaar was back on track in Andorra this weekend but not racing. Daniel Sapp caught up with him today for the latest on his injured arm.
Pinkbike Staff
Jul 8, 2018
Aaron Gwin Likely Out Until Mont-Sainte-Anne
After a punishing race run at Val di Sole, it looks as though Gwin will miss Vallnord to heal his thumb injury.
Alex Evans
Jul 6, 2018
Aaron Gwin Injured During Practice - Val di Sole DH World Cup 2018
Have Aaron Gwin's chances of winning on the wild Black Snake track been scuppered?
Sarah Moore
May 31, 2018
Injury Update From Greg Minnaar
Our man on the ground at Fort William, Ross Bell, caught up with Greg Minnaar and found out how he got injured, and what his plans are for the rest of the season.
Matt Wragg
May 4, 2018
Feature Story: A Life Shattered by Brain Injury - Lorraine Truong
After a crash during the Samoëns EWS in July 2015, Lorraine Truong's life took a dramatic turn. Matt Wragg caught up with her at home to speak about how she faces the challenges in her new life.
Pinkbike Staff
Mar 30, 2018
Martin Maes Out of EWS Colombia With Shoulder Injury
Bad news out of Colombia as Martin Maes took a rough slam on the infamous Stage 6 drop.
Paul Haysom
Mar 18, 2018
Tracey Hannah is Currently out of Crankworx Rotorua 2018 - Video
We speak to Tracey Hannah and Darren Kinnaird about her accident and why she's not currently competing at this year's Crankworx Rotorua.
Pinkbike Staff
Nov 15, 2017
Ray from Ray’s Indoor MTB Park Sustains Spinal Injury
Following a crash in September, Ray Petro suffered life-changing injuries and now the riding community is rallying around in support.
Pinkbike Staff
Jun 29, 2017
Bernard Kerr Out of World Cup with Injury
Bernard Kerr gives us the news himself and will be out for a couple of months.
Abi Carver
Jun 26, 2017
Release Tension In The Upper Back and Injury-Proof Your Shoulders - Monthly Yoga With Abi
Abi walks us through some techniques to release the upper back and shoulders, so you can ride for longer.
Danielle Baker
Feb 22, 2017
Jay Balabas: The Injury That Inspired the TransCR
Jay Balabas, his passion for mountain bikes, his crash and how it inspired him to put on the TransCR.
Danielle Baker
Oct 18, 2015
Paul Bas - This Is Not An Injury Update
As a friend to many of us and a mountain bike hero to more, Paul Bas is in our thoughts and prayers. This is not an injury update, this is a call for moral support.
The Story Behind Jeremy Menduni's Face Injury
Jeremy Menduni recently suffered a serious head injury, catch up with him during his recovery to see how progress has been.
Pinkbike Staff
May 20, 2015
Injury Update: Myriam Nicole
Myriam "Pompon" Nicole suffered a broken collar bone at this past weekend's Rose Bikes BDS DH race at Fort William.
Pinkbike Staff
Apr 22, 2015
Injury Update - Sam Hill
Following the news that Sam wouldn't race in Lourdes, it looks like he's out for the foreseeable future after undergoing surgery on his shoulder earlier this week.
Nathan Hughes
Apr 15, 2015
Lourdes Injury Update: Oscar Harnstrom
There were plenty of cringeworthy crashes at Lourdes, but Oscar's was definitely a stomach churner. We get an update from the Swede post surgery.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 9, 2015
Injury Update: Steve Smith - Lourdes World Cup
Sidelined with another injury, the Sender won't be competing at World Cup round one.
Paris Gore
Mar 28, 2015
Greg Minnaar Injury Update
Greg Minnaar suffered a thumb injury during DH practice at Crankworx Rotorua.
Julian Coffey
Sep 29, 2014
Red Bull Rampage 2014: Injury Update - Aggy
Aggy is out of today's finals with a reported MCL injury.
Pinkbike Staff
Aug 31, 2014
Injury Update: Lorenzo Suding
Lorenzo Suding was injured 2 months ago in a motor vehicle accident and this is his own update on the incident and his recovery.
Matt Wragg
Aug 4, 2014
Injury Update: Brittany Clawson
American enduro racer, Brittany Clawson, had a huge crash at the fifth round of the EWS, but she seems to be on the road to recovery
UR Team
Jun 6, 2014
Sik Mik Injury Update
Sik Mik had a huge crash today. He clipped a pedal and went over the bars in a very fast rocky section. He landed on his head and right shoulder.
Mike Kazimer
May 19, 2014
Injury Update: Jerome Clementz to Miss 2014 EWS Season
Jerome Clementz's shoulder injury will require surgery, forcing him to sit out the bulk of the Enduro World Series.
Fabio Schäfer
Apr 2, 2014
Injury Update: Amir Kabbani
Two weeks ago Amir broke his back, but he's looking great for a full recovery as he begins his rehabilitation.
Brad Scholl
Apr 1, 2014
Injury Update: Brayden Barrett-Hay Is Back
This is part four of Brayden's journey back from his head injury that he suffered this year at Crankworx, Whistler.
Tyler Maine
Mar 24, 2014
Dan Atherton To Miss EWS Round One Due To Injury
GT Factory Racing’s Enduro rider Dan Atherton will miss EWS1 in Chile due to a hairline fracture to his tibia.
Brad Scholl
Mar 11, 2014
Video: Injury Update - Brayden Barrett-Hay Part 3
This is part three of Brayden's journey back from his head injury that he suffered this year at Crankworx, Whistler.
BC Bike Race
Feb 13, 2014
Contest: Nominate a Deserving Rider for the BC Bike Race -
Kazlaw Injury Lawyers and the BCBR are giving away one entry for the ultimate single track experience to someone who makes mountain biking happen in their community. Do you know someone deserving?
Brad Scholl
Jan 24, 2014
Video: Injury Update - Brayden Barrett-Hay Part 2
This is part two of Brayden's journey back from his head injury that he suffered this year at Crankworx, Whistler.
Brad Scholl
Dec 12, 2013
Video: Injury Update - Brayden Barrett-Hay
This is part one of Brayden's journey back from his head injury he suffered this year at Crankworx, Whistler.
Ryan Leech
Nov 8, 2013
ProVisions 6 - Injuries Justified
As mountain bikers, we get hurt and we justify it as par for the course, but is there more to the healing that we can learn?
Tyler Maine
Sep 12, 2013
Martyn Ashton Suffers Significant Spinal Injury
International mountain bike trials legend sustains lifechanging injury during trials demo.
James Wilson
Sep 11, 2013
Video: Better Joint Mobility
Take 5 minutes to better joint mobility to keep you riding strong and injury free.
Tyler Maine
Aug 22, 2013
Injury Update - Martin Soderstrom
Martin Soderstrom went down on the last jump of his final run at Red Bull Joyride and has been in the slow recovery stages since surgery.
Lewis Buchanan
Aug 20, 2013
Lewis Buchanan Injury Comeback Update
Injuries are a part of the game and recovery may be the hardest thing to get through. Lewis Buchanan talks us through his past 9 weeks of healing.
Tyler Maine
Jul 24, 2013
Dan Atherton Out For 2 Rounds - Injury
Dan Atherton to miss Rounds 4 and 5 of Enduro World Series with dislocated shoulder.
Tyler Maine
Feb 11, 2013
Video: Bienvenido in California
Bienvenido heads to California to ride after recovering from a shoulder injury 4 months prior.
Bret Trigg
Oct 15, 2012
Video: Benny Phillips Injury Update
Benny Phillips went down pretty hard back in the Summer while training for slope style. Here is what his recovery has been like the past few months.
Matt Wragg
Sep 8, 2012
Video: Cedric Gracia Talks About His Injury
Want to know how Cedric has been getting on since his horrific crash earlier this season?
Jamie Ledson
Aug 8, 2012
Benny Phillips Injury Update
Last year Benny Phillips surprised everyone at Crankworx in Whistler with his crazy tricks and win at the best trick event. Unfortunately he went down recently and will not be competing at this year's event, more info inside.
Scott Secco
Jul 13, 2012
Sam Reynolds Injury Update
Sam Reynolds crashed hard during best trick at Crankworx Les 2 Alpes today. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Scott Secco
Jun 1, 2012
Cedric Gracia - Injury Update
Cedric Gracia has crashed during training at Val di Sole and will likely miss the VDS and Fort William World Cups.
Back from the dead - A return from injury.
Chainlink Clothing
Jan 23, 2012
Greg Watts Injury Update and Fundraiser!
Last week slopestyle ripper Greg Watts suffered a horrific crash, fracturing his C1 and T3 vertebrae in his neck and back. Fortunately he was not paralysed.
Fraser Britton
Aug 25, 2011
Steve Smith Injury Update
Steve Smith will not be racing at World Championships next week in Champery, Switzerland due to having broken his Tibia and separated his Fibula in a crash at Val di Sole last weekend. More inside,
Tyler Maine
Jun 14, 2011
Peaty Injury at Leogang
Greg Minnaar and Steve Peat are now tied for World Cup DH podiums after Leogang, where Peaty injured his hand (fractured ulna) in a boxing match with a tree.
Cut Media
Mar 28, 2011
Team CRC/Nukeproof: One Win, Two riders down
The ChainReactionCycles.com/Nukeproof downhill team raced at the first round of the Irish National Points Series at Rostrevor, Northern Ireland, last weekend with mixed results. It was a super tough track where team rider Matti Lehikoinen took the win, but unfortunately 2 team riders ended up in hospital after heavy crashes.
Tyler Maine
Oct 2, 2010
Red Bull Rampage - Mike Kinrade Injury Update
Our good man, Mike Kinrade took one hell of a digger while practicing on Thursday for Sunday's Finals (he was pre-qualified and had randomly drawn the #1 plate). He just got out of surgery late yesterday to repair his broken tib/fib. Julian was able to visit Mike at the hospital yesterday and Mike just fired a few pics over to let us all know that he's ok.
Read on,
Read on,
Tyler Maine
Sep 30, 2010
Paul Basagoitia - Red Bull Rampage from the Side Lines
Kokanee Crankworx took its toll on some of the world's best riders this year and Paul Basagoitia was no exception. Paul got hurt right before the finals and has been off the bike since early August. Unfortunately he will not be able to compete at the Red Bull Rampage in a few days time. We were about to catch up with him at his home in Minden, Nevada for some recovery talk.
Read on,
Read on,
Tyler Maine
Sep 28, 2010
Brandon Semenuk - Rampage from the side lines
In 2008 he convinced any doubters about his ability to compete outside of a slopestyle course by taking the win at the Red Bull Rampage - Evolution. This year he'll be watching from the side lines due to a broken collar bone suffered at Crankworx in Whistler.
Read on to learn more about his injury and his road to recovery,
Read on to learn more about his injury and his road to recovery,
Ian Hylands
Aug 6, 2010
Cam McCaul Injury update
During the finals of the Crankworx Colorado Slopestyle contest on Saturday afternoon Cam McCaul crashed on a huge front flip and broke his femur. I got a chance to talk to him Monday afternoon in Denver.
Photos and words inside.
Photos and words inside.
Tyler Maine
Jul 9, 2010
Dan Atherton hurt in dirt jump crash
Source: Atherton Racing
On Tuesday night of this week Dan was out riding dirt jumps at his local trails in Llanfyllin, when he crashed and landed awkwardly on his head. Dan was taken to Shrewsbury hospital in a ambulance where they X-rayed his upper spine. The results confirmed a fracture to his C2 vertebrae with a further CT scan confirming another fracture to his C1 vertebrae.
More details inside,
On Tuesday night of this week Dan was out riding dirt jumps at his local trails in Llanfyllin, when he crashed and landed awkwardly on his head. Dan was taken to Shrewsbury hospital in a ambulance where they X-rayed his upper spine. The results confirmed a fracture to his C2 vertebrae with a further CT scan confirming another fracture to his C1 vertebrae.
More details inside,
Fraser Britton
Jun 18, 2010
Sam Hill Injury Update
As everyone knows by now, Sam HIll suffered a shoulder injury while practicing for the Fort William World Cup round two weeks ago. Since then he has gone home to Australia to have it looked at by a specialist.
"I don’t know what is wrong, I have to find out tonight what the prognosis is. I’ve seen 3 different people and they have all told me something else. I’m off to see a proper shoulder specialist and go from there.”
More inside,
"I don’t know what is wrong, I have to find out tonight what the prognosis is. I’ve seen 3 different people and they have all told me something else. I’m off to see a proper shoulder specialist and go from there.”
More inside,
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Jun 14, 2010
Mountain Bike Spine Injuries - Some Statistics
This is a medical paper that was just published and it is a thirteen year study on spine injuries due to mountain biking. It is a good idea to stay informed on how easy it is to get a serious injury mountain biking.
Here is a summary of the study and you can find the link to the entire file below.
Here is a summary of the study and you can find the link to the entire file below.
Tyler Maine
May 4, 2010
Neko Mulally - Injury Update
Source: Trek World Racing
Following an accident in training at last weekend's first round of the Gravity East DH Series at Massanutten (USA), Neko Mulally has a confirmed compound fracture of his arm, 3/4 down the Radius bone toward the wrist.
More details inside,
Following an accident in training at last weekend's first round of the Gravity East DH Series at Massanutten (USA), Neko Mulally has a confirmed compound fracture of his arm, 3/4 down the Radius bone toward the wrist.
More details inside,
Tyler Maine
Jan 19, 2009
World Champ hurt in training accident
Source: Animal Commencal
Current World Champion Rachel Atherton sustained a dislocated shoulder yesterday when she was involved in a training accident with a car. The Atherton trio have been training hard in Santa Cruz California since the start of January and yesterday was no exception. Details are sketchy but it seems Rachel hit the car head on with her brand new Cervelo road bike taking the brunt of the damage.
Current World Champion Rachel Atherton sustained a dislocated shoulder yesterday when she was involved in a training accident with a car. The Atherton trio have been training hard in Santa Cruz California since the start of January and yesterday was no exception. Details are sketchy but it seems Rachel hit the car head on with her brand new Cervelo road bike taking the brunt of the damage.
Tyler Maine
Jan 7, 2008
Gee damages thumb!
While out training on his motocross bike over the Christmas period Gee bit off one too many peat bogs, which resulted in ulnar collateral ligament damage on his thumb! Here's his description of the big off. "It was a fast crash, on a long open section where I dropped the front wheel into a peaty rut. I got chucked over the bars and landed in a ruck just in time for the bike to land on top of me! I then had to ride back to the house one handed, much to the amusement of Affy and Rach who it appeared had never seen anything as funny!"
Tyler Maine
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23 Degrees SportsSep 10, 2007
Update On Greg Minnaar's Injury
Following further x-rays, it is confirmed that Greg rode the remaining 2m 40secs of the World Championship with a broken and dislocated shoulder. An extraordinary feat considering the time lost in the crash, and the effect of the injuries on his ability to ride the physical course at full speed, that he missed the podium by a matter of only a couple of seconds.
Tyler Maine
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Dylan Dean DesignsSep 5, 2007
Tara Llanes injured at Jeep KOM Finale
Hello Everyone,
As many of you may already know, Tara Llanes crashed racing at the Jeep King of the Mountain finale in Beaver Creek (Vail area), Colorado. Tara was airlifted to Denver Health Hospital where she underwent 7 hours of surgery to correct massive trauma in her lower back. In addition, Tara also has a C-7 fracture, but was deemed stable prior going into surgery.
As many of you may already know, Tara Llanes crashed racing at the Jeep King of the Mountain finale in Beaver Creek (Vail area), Colorado. Tara was airlifted to Denver Health Hospital where she underwent 7 hours of surgery to correct massive trauma in her lower back. In addition, Tara also has a C-7 fracture, but was deemed stable prior going into surgery.
Tyler Maine
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23 Degrees SportsAug 14, 2007
2007 Season Over For Cam Zink
Following Cam's hospitalization in Canada for a ruptured spleen, and an upcoming scheduled surgery for his problematic knee, the Haro/Oakley rider has terminated his season and is now focusing on 100% fitness for the 2008 season.
Tyler Maine
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Mitch ThorntonAug 9, 2007
Get well Jesse - From all your Friends!
Today was one of the most painful days I’ve ever experienced. But here’s the catch…. It wasn’t me who was in pain.
Glen, Reece, Jesse and I were riding some trails out in K-country in the outback, basically in the middle of nowhere. We were having a blast hitting some new gaps and pinning some fresh dirt when we ran into a fairly large hip that was a bit technical to get speed for. Our whole gang practiced the run in for about half an hour, each of us trying to decide if it was worth the risk to hit this new hip gap.
Glen, Reece, Jesse and I were riding some trails out in K-country in the outback, basically in the middle of nowhere. We were having a blast hitting some new gaps and pinning some fresh dirt when we ran into a fairly large hip that was a bit technical to get speed for. Our whole gang practiced the run in for about half an hour, each of us trying to decide if it was worth the risk to hit this new hip gap.
Radek Burkat
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Radek BurkatDec 5, 2004
Broken hand after crash
If you love riding bikes and pushing some of your limits, it’s only a matter of time before your body ends up needing professional help. Whether it’s the last run of the day syndrome or the little lack of attention on the trail or stunt that you have ridden a 100 times, many of the riders young and old end up waiting in a hospital line. Injuries are a part of any sport but biking has more than it’s share. Here is a little story of my last hospital visit and some tips how to prevent such an accident and if you are unfortunate, how to get back riding faster.